First Snow

We woke up today to the first snowfall of the season. It was so pretty outside and Ava kept going to the window looking out and saying ooohhhh wow!

Thanksgiving

We had Thanksgiving dinner this year with the DeMartini's. The food was excellent, as always and the day was very relaxing and enjoyable. We feel so blessed, especially at this time of year, and have some many things to be thankful for!
Sue and Chris carving the turkey!




Big Wil joined us for dinner. We always enjoy his company and friendship!

Gingerbread Houses

We went to the Gingerbread House Festival at Thanksgiving Point. They were so cute and creative, I can't imagine how much time some of them must have taken to make. Afterward we got ice cream and Ava got her own cone to make a mess with. She thought it was great. We had a fun afternoon!

Fall Fun

Sue raked up piles of leaves in the yard for the kids to play in. They all had a great time diving in and throwing the leaves in the air!
Ava and cousin Brandt

Ellie and Ava

Ellie was a great helper raking leaves up!

Date Night!

Chris and I went to a black-tie dinner at the Grand Amercia for the Hindsight Trading that Chris does. It was fun to get dressed up and go to a nice dinner and also to have an evening out just the two of us!

Happy Halloween

Ava with her candy bucket. She thought it was great to trick-or-treat!

Crew and Griffin

Carving papa's giant pumpkins

Trick-or-Treating

Gardner Village

Friday afternoon we took a trip up to Gardner Village to see the witches. We had a good time walking around looking at the Halloween decorations and little shops, then we all enjoyed a carmel apple before we left. Mazie, Ellie, Madi and Ava

Ellie, grandma, Ava and papa

Ava and papa